Welcome to the Friday Waypoint where you'll find the latest updates about opportunities & activities with the Florida Trail Association.

The Grand Opening Celebration of the Crabgrass Creek Bridge was a huge success! 

If you were unable to attend the event or you'd like to take a peek at the beautiful new bridge, check out this wonderful video created by James Taylor.

The completion of the bridge represents the successful partnership between the Florida Trail Association, U.S. Forest Service, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

What a fantastic way to honor 40 years as a National Scenic Trail! 

We are very excited to unveil our new Gateway Community logo! You may have noticed it here and there, but we wanted to give this logo its own moment to shine. After over 15 years as a program, we thought the Gateway Community Program earned a new look. 

The new logo captures the old Florida charm and natural beauty of so many communities along the Trail. We are grateful to have worked with Gainesville graphic designer Kate Keskinen who expertly brought our vision to life. Keep your eyes out for this logo this hiking season!

Background photo by Raina Sheridan. 

The Florida Trail Association is going to Trail Days!

Damascus is celebrating its 36th year of the world-famous Appalachian Trail Days Festival

on May 19-21, 2023, as the town gears up for another busy season of hikers on the Appalachian Trail. Known as “Trail Days” by locals and hikers, the event is a celebration of the Appalachian Trail and hiker culture.

The Trail Days event is family-friendly, free to the public, and packed with activities.

Keep an eye out for our booth and come say hello! See you there!